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Joe Hicks · March 6th, 2005, 10:57 AM

Can anyone give me some insight into the shock mount that comes stock with the DVX100A. Does it do it's job properly? I prefer to leave the shoe mount available for an on camera light.

Peter Jefferson · March 6th, 2005, 06:18 PM

the mic mount fits to the side.
The actual shoe is not affected.
One thing to note is that due to the wide lens of the dvx, be careful of how u mount the mic else it will come into view.. K6 with ME64 is ideal length.
if using an onboard light and a softie on ur mic, be aware of its position, else youll burn the softie

Rush Hamden · March 8th, 2005, 01:14 AM

I agree that ME64/K6 is a good length, but I have mounted my ME66/K6 on there many times and had no problems. I have even used my MS106 miniscreen, and all the footage was clean on underscan. You just have to be aware of it, in case it tilts in accidentally. Key is to cram the mic as far back as possible without covering up the pickup slits. Can't use a furry on the 66 though, since the fur will show up in the lens. The At897 also fits in just fine with its stock windscreen, or an MS104 miniscreen. If you have problems with the light heating up a softie, you can use a hotshoe splitter like a Frezzi 96316 or a Cool-lux MD3000, and use the farthest shoe on that.

Joe Hicks · March 8th, 2005, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the replies.
I guess I didn't pose the question correctly:
Does the stock mount isolate the mic well enough or is it recommended to get a "better" mount.

Thanks,
Joe

Daniel Runyon · March 9th, 2005, 01:48 AM

The stock mount isolates fine. But what's really best is the shoe mounted shockmount that Mr. Hamden hooked me up with when I first got my cam. It mounts onto either a cam shoe or boom pole. Thanks again Rush!

March 6th, 2005, 10:57 AM	#1
Joe Hicks New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10	DVX Shock Mount Can anyone give me some insight into the shock mount that comes stock with the DVX100A. Does it do it's job properly? I prefer to leave the shoe mount available for an on camera light.

March 8th, 2005, 01:14 AM	#3
Rush Hamden Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Burbank, California Posts: 122	I agree that ME64/K6 is a good length, but I have mounted my ME66/K6 on there many times and had no problems. I have even used my MS106 miniscreen, and all the footage was clean on underscan. You just have to be aware of it, in case it tilts in accidentally. Key is to cram the mic as far back as possible without covering up the pickup slits. Can't use a furry on the 66 though, since the fur will show up in the lens. The At897 also fits in just fine with its stock windscreen, or an MS104 miniscreen. If you have problems with the light heating up a softie, you can use a hotshoe splitter like a Frezzi 96316 or a Cool-lux MD3000, and use the farthest shoe on that. __________________ Want to get more from your hard-earned gear? Digital Cinema Filmmaking Course 24 hours of educational video on 16 DVDs, focused on filmmaking savvy, examples, demonstrations, and tips. Learn Scriptwriting, Formatting, Editing, Camera Operation, Lighting, Exposure, Audio, and Directing.

March 6th, 2005, 06:18 PM	#2
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	the mic mount fits to the side. The actual shoe is not affected. One thing to note is that due to the wide lens of the dvx, be careful of how u mount the mic else it will come into view.. K6 with ME64 is ideal length. if using an onboard light and a softie on ur mic, be aware of its position, else youll burn the softie

March 8th, 2005, 08:25 AM	#4
Joe Hicks New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10	Thanks for the replies. I guess I didn't pose the question correctly: Does the stock mount isolate the mic well enough or is it recommended to get a "better" mount. Thanks, Joe

March 9th, 2005, 01:48 AM	#5
Daniel Runyon Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Deep South Posts: 168	The stock mount isolates fine. But what's really best is the shoe mounted shockmount that Mr. Hamden hooked me up with when I first got my cam. It mounts onto either a cam shoe or boom pole. Thanks again Rush!